Important holiday ahead: National Ice Cream Day

Well, what do you know: I've been celebrating National Ice Cream Month for weeks, and no one even told me.

July 18 marks National Ice Cream Day -- President Reagan declared it years ago -- so I hope you've planned a full afternoon of activities. This guy rounds up a few related items, like a coupon for 75 cents off Starbucks ice cream and a coupon for $1 off Mayfield Ice Cream (if you live where it's sold).

Baskin-Robbins is observing National Ice Cream Month/Day by "retiring" five of its signature flavors to make room for new ones. While I won't really miss Apple Pie a la Mode, Superfudge Truffle, Campfire S'mores or Caramel Praline Cheesecake, I do take issue with one retiring flavor: French Vanilla.

French Vanilla has been available at Baskin-Robbins locations since 1945 and is "one of the first flavors launched by Irv Robbins and Burt Baskin." I can't imagine why the chain would discontinue Irv & Burt's classic taste -- it seems to go against everything this confectionery holiday stands for.

The retiring flavors will be available only while supplies last. French Vanilla, I salute you.

(Warning: The below clip probably isn't safe for work, although it will make your co-workers laugh.)

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